Eminem & Elton John's 'Most Surprising Duet'

http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/eminem/news/235437-eminem-elton-john-duet

The odd pair have beaten the likes of Aerosmith & Kylie in a new poll...

12:22, Friday, 27 August 2010

Eminem and Elton John's duet at the 2001 Grammy Awards has been voted the Most Surprising collaboration of all time.
The Love The Way You Lie rapper, who took to the stage with Elton to sing a rather theatrical version of hit single Stan nearly ten years ago, has topped Entertainment Weekly's poll of the Most Surprising Duets in musical history.
The odd couple fought off tough competition from US rockers Aerosmith and rap collective Run D.M.C who collaborated on the 1986 rock-rap hit Walk This Way and Dusty Springfield's duet with Pet Shop Boys What Have I Done To Deserve This from 1987.
Em and Elton also managed to beat David Bowie and Bing Crosby's Christmas collaboration Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy and Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue, who teamed up on track Where The Wild Roses Go.
Eminem is currently still riding high in the charts with his latest LP, Recovery which looks set to stay at number 1 on the US Billboard chart for a ninth week.

Elton John and Leon Russell collaboration first listen

http://www.rtvchannel.tv/elton-john-and-leon-russell-collaboration-first-listen/

Elton John and Leon Russell collaboration first listen. Songs from the upcoming Leon Russell and Elton John collaboration `The Union` have started hitting the web.  Two tracks, ‘I Should Have Sent Roses’ and and the first single ‘If It Wasn’t For The Bad’ have been released online via the Elton John Corporation. ‘The Union’ was recorded live in the studio and covers multiple music genres like gospel, soul, country, pop and rock. It was produced by T-Bone Burnett. The album marks a unique collabo ation with the two musicians who met when Leon attended Elton’s show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles in 1970. “In the late ’60s and early ’70s, the one piano player and vocalist who influenced me more than anybody else was Leon Russell,” Elton said in a statement. “He was my idol.” The pair toured together soon after but then lost touch for decades. “Elton called to ask if I would do a duet album with him,” Russell said. “I’m very happy that he chose me to do this.” The duelling piano players will perform together on November 3, 2010 at the Hollywood Palladium. ‘The Union’ album will be released on October 19.

Interview: John Mahon - Sir Elton John's Percussionist

http://blogcritics.org/music/article/interview-john-mahon-sir-elton-johns1/

Near the age of twelve, John Mahon picked up a pair of drum sticks with the aspiration of becoming a drummer. As an adult, John has not only realized his dream by becoming a professional musician, but he has built a stellar performance resume that is filled with A-List names in the music industry.
Mahon, a percussionist and vocalist, has worked with artists such as Brian Adams, Sting, Phil Collins, Mary J. Blige, Ray Charles, Cher, Tina Turner, Bonnie Rait, and many, many more. For the last several years, John has accompanied music icon Sir Elton John on his journey down the Yellow Brick of Road of Rock and Roll, serving as a percussionist and background vocalist for the Rocket Man's legendary stage and studio band.
John was kind enough to take some time while on vacation from his heavy tour schedule with the EJ Band to talk with me about his life as a musician, his experience with Elton John and his band, his side projects as a songwriter and session musician, and the hobbies he enjoys when off the road.

I understand that you chose to become a drummer at around age twelve when your father took you to Canton Ohio Police Boys Club and you signed up for the Drum and Bugle Corp. I also understand that, throughout your young years, you were extremely active in the performing ensembles offered by your schools. How did these experiences shape you as a music fan and as a performer?
Participation in the school music programs broadened my musical experiences. I was exposed to many different genres of music that I would never have heard or played if not for the school bands. Of course, we played marches but there were classical pieces and even some contemporary compositions. Another part is the choir which was a good way to learn pitch and ensemble singing.
These programs teach a musician to play with an ensemble, take constructive criticism, and be motivated by your fellow band members.
Do you come from a musical family? If so, please tell us about it.
My father was the musical side. He sang and played trumpet. My Uncle was a big band singer, and my grandfather played guitar. Everyone in my family played an instrument of some sort, and most of us sing. That said, my younger brother was unexpectedly asked to leave a McCartney concert recently - it's likely they heard him singing!
When and how did you make the transition from amateur to professional musician?
When I was still in high school, a friend asked me to play with his band and perform at parties. That was the start of getting paid to play. I always worked a day job and did gigs at night until I was about 23. Then it was full on music- -although I had to get a part time job for a while when I moved to LA to pay the bills- - driving a delivery truck! Back in the late 70s and 80s, bands were playing everywhere every night. It was easier to make a living as a musician then. Clubs and Hotels had dance bands 5-6 days a week. It was a great time - no DJs!!!
Who is your biggest influence as a drummer? A vocalist? A songwriter?
I love funk and jazz drumming, so there are so many. I'd have to say, Tony Williams, David Garibaldi, Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd, Clyde Stubblefield, Peter Erskine, Danny Seraphine, Lenny White - just to name a few.
Vocalists - Larry Williams of Tower of Power, Marvin Gaye, Steve Perry, Stevie Wonder, Sinatra, Bennet, Otis Redding.
Songwriters - Steely Dan, Elton John, The Beatles, Led Zep, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea. Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, James Taylor. But I love new bands as well-- U2, Radiohead. So many!!

How did you come to be part of the acclaimed Elton John Band?
I met Davey Johnstone after he heard a recording I was working on with Bob Birch whom I have known and played with for many years since moving to LA. I did some recording for Davey and Guy Babylon, and not long after that session, Davey asked me to audition for Elton's band.
I've read on your personal website that you spend some of your free time writing and recording your own original songs. Can you describe how you approach the mysterious task of songwriting and tell us a bit about your original music?
My music, I suppose, is pop based with a soul/jazz influence. I like to write lyrics first most of the time. Sometimes I will just come up with a musical motif or loop that I like writing around. I write all kinds of music - soundtrack, electronic, organic - even some kid’s music. I think all these influences have put me in the musical blender!! Of course I love drums and percussion based music - who doesn't?
Several years ago, your band mate and fellow singing drummer, Nigel Olsson, released a solo project that was quite good. When can we expect a solo project from John Mahon, and what sort of a project will it be?


I am always composing material-- whether it be for myself, TV, or even collaborating with someone else on a project. I am trying to finish a bunch of songs, but it is difficult for me on the road. I like to work at home in the studio-- not in a hotel room. All the songs are vocals and groovy. Almost jazzy in way - I'm terrible at pinning down styles!! But I hope to get it out soon, later this year.
Is it true that, even after all of your successes, you still study privately with music coaches and teachers? How important do you think such continuing practice and education is for every musician?
I feel there is so much to learn out there. I try to take the opportunity that travels bring me to study with people when time permits. Going to Europe is cool because there are some real masters there. It's the practicing time that is hard to achieve. No one wants to hear a djembe drum being played in the hotel room next door!
Speaking of Nigel Olsson, he has achieved legendary status as a vocalist and drummer among many musicians and fans. What has it been like sharing percussion and backing vocal duties with such a loved and respected veteran performer? Have you learned anything from the experience?
Yes, I've learned to appreciate great wines!! Not only is Nigel an amazing talent, but he knows wine very well, especially French. He's an expensive date. (No, I'm not gay). Playing music with Nigel has taught me mostly when not to play- - he is a master of creating space and tension on the drums, pulling the time a bit to make the song more dramatic. He also sings like a bird.
As a percussionist for the EJ band, you have the opportunity to do many different kinds of shows. You play with the regular band, with the Bill Joel (Face2Face) set-up, and at times, with a full orchestra. Of all of these kinds of concerts, which is your favorite? Which is the most challenging?
The orchestra is the most challenging because, like I said earlier, one must adapt when playing with a large ensemble. The conductor might ask me to play something different than my regular part to better fit with the orchestra. Small ensemble playing — like duo or trio — is tricky too. No mistakes here!!
When performing the EJ set, are you allowed a great deal of freedom from show to show as a percussionist, or are the arrangements pretty set in stone and done the exact same way each time?
My arrangements are based on what was played on Elton's records, mostly by Ray Cooper. I have changed some of them a bit to adapt better live and add my own ideas here and there. There is a pretty set way I play percussion at shows, but certain songs have sections that are ad lib - I can jam out a little more. Sometimes Elton will change the song a bit and that influences how I play as well.
On the last couple of albums he has released, Elton John has used his stage band on the recordings. I have noticed several stand out percussion parts that you have added to tracks on these albums, particularly on songs like "And the House Fell Down" (from The Captain and the Kid). How much freedom are you given when creating percussion parts in the studio with Elton?
I might be asked to come up with some ideas and then Elton, or whoever is producing the session, will pick what they like. Maybe they will change it a little or even suggest something completely different. I would not call it freedom because every note you play will be scrutinized and criticized so you better be ready to play anything and understand how to take direction. It can be really fun or it can be very challenging. Most of the time when you hit on something it will just work - that's the magic part.
Do you play any instruments aside from drums? If so what?
I play the keyboards some and strum the guitar. Drummer/Percussionists need to know another instrument so we can talk with the really smart musicians!!

  
Of all your many accomplishments as a musician, of what are you the most proud?
I come from a very humble upbringing in a small town. Playing and recording with an icon like Elton John is quite an accomplishment. Not many musicians, or people for that matter, get to experience what I have. The travel, the concerts, the amazing audiences.... I am very fortunate indeed.
Aside from music, what other interests and hobbies do you have that might surprise us?
I love mountain biking and cycling in general. I've also been playing a bit of tennis. I just like being outside. I don't mind some home improvement projects — which I'm not bad at, and I guess I like photography but that has just come out of my travels. I really love recording too. When there is no pressure it is like painting... adding colors and creating freely - It is very rewarding to me.

Do you have a favorite city or venue to play in?
New York City is amazing. Rio was great. Anywhere in Ireland has the best audiences. I have to say American audiences are the most fun overall — they love to rock out. Playing Hyde Park was great as well as Rome in front of the Coliseum — and lately the Mayan pyramids of Chichen Itza, Mexico.
What do you like most about your current touring job? The least?
I enjoy the camaraderie of the crew and band. We are a big family and it's fun to be around them all. I do enjoy going to some great cities and getting a little sightseeing in. Then, of course, there is the music part- - playing the shows is always the highlight of the day. I loath airports, airport security, airport food, and the smell of airports. Did I say I hate airports? Finding a consistent meal and cup of coffee are the most challenging thing to me on the road. Oh yes, I need good water pressure!!

Now a few questions for John, the fan...What is your favorite Elton John song? Album?
My favorite song might be “Levon” - mainly because I used to play it as a kid. I love Madman Across the Water, Captain Fantastic, and the Made In England album.
(Aside from those from your boss) What are your three favorite albums of all time?
That's not fair! Steely Dan Gauchos. Herbie Hancock, VSOP, Chicago II.
What future musical projects are on the calender for John Mahon?
Elton is touring almost constantly. I plan to continue writing lyrics and songs. I just played drums and percussion on some smooth jazz tracks for a new artist "Ja Nya Sol". I'm producing and playing some music with a friend in Ohio, David Marchione who is extremely talented. We are doing experimental soundtrack music right now. As always, listening, learning, and keeping the darn computer working!!
Visit John Mahon's website.

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Eminem and Elton John is the ‘Most Surprising Duet’ ever

http://momento24.com/en/2010/08/27/eminem-and-elton-john-is-the-most-surprising-duet-ever/

Eminem and Elton John have topped a list of the most surprising duets in the history of music, by their performance in the 2001 Grammy Awards.

The odd couple beat Aerosmith and Run DMC, who teamed up for a rap-rock rendition of “Walk This Way” in 1986, and Dusty Springfield’s 1987 chart smash with the Pet Shop Boys (“What Have I Done to Deserve This”) on Entertainment Weekly’s new list.

The couple performed an alternative version of the rapper’s 1999 hit ‘Stan’ in which the chorus vocal on the record is sung by singer/songwriter Dido.

Also making the top 10: Bing Crosby and David Bowie’s Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy Christmas collaboration, Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue’s Where The Wild Roses Go and the KLF’s Justified & Ancient duet with country queen Tammy Wynette.

The Union of Elton John and Leon Russell Goes Public 10/19

http://www.earbender.com/2010/08/27/the-union-of-elton-john-and-leon-russell-goes-public-1019/

Elton John and Leon Russell

The Union is the new album by Elton John and Leon Russell, a collaboration inspired during a conversation Elton had with Elvis Costello on the tv program Spectacle where he detailed the profound influence the Oklahoman had on his music in the early 70s. Today, the pair are also announcing two concert dates, starting October 19 at the Beacon Theater in New York.  The album comes out on October 25, and then there is another show at the Hollywood Palladium on November 3.   They’re probably the smallest venues Elton John has played in a long time, and I think the album and shows will start a new career renaissance, or as the man once said, “another burst” (after “Tiny Dancer” appeared in Almost Famous).
The album features 14 songs, and was produced by the red-hot T-Bone Burnett in collaboration with its principals.  While this is the first recording they have made together, the relationship goes back to the early 70s, when they met during Elton John’s legendary Troubadour stint.  Neil Young and Brian Wilson contribute background vocals, and musicians on the album include Booker T. Jones and Robert Randolph. Having heard the album, I can tell you it lives up to its heavy billing. Hear the first single after the jump!

Sir Elton John is one of the greatest artists I have been honored to be in the orbit of, and the same applies to the great Leon Russell. Each is one of the closest friends and collaborators of two of my mentors, John Barbis and Willie Nelson. Of course, most of Willie’s talents are well-known, but Mr. Barbis, one of the most influential people in the music business, is a behind the scenes guy, and you will never meet a more supportive, cool, reliable person, with a leader’s economy of communication.
To use his words, “he gets it.” He understands music, the business, the personalities and how things get done. The occupation of “record guy” has taken a beating in the past ten years, but the rare mix of skills and experience that enable artists and executives to navigate a confusing and ultra-competitive landscape are what define the profession.  Artists and managers can be shy about expressing their feelings for us sometimes, but I was blown away to hear a song at the conclusion of this exceptional album where Leon Russell pays tribute to him (and Elton).
The Hands of Angels by Leon Russell
“Johnny and the Governor
came and brought me to my senses
the made me feel like a King
made me lose all my bad defenses
and they knew all the places
I needed to go
All of the people
I needed to know
They knew who I needed
And who needed me
And who would come to help me
And who would just let me be”
The Union, which includes various songwriting collaborations between Elton and Leon, joined by the equally immortal Bernie Taupin, is a great album that only seems to just scratch the surface of what these two can do together, and I’m pleased to include the first single “If It Wasn’t for Bad” here for your listening pleasure.

MARC BOLAN - Hard rock, glam rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic rock, pop rock - Years active 1965–1977

...::: MARC BOLAN & T. REX: BORN TO BOOGIE :::...
The Soundtrack Album

...::: MARC BOLAN & T. REX: BORN TO BOOGIE :::...
The Soundtrack Album

T. Rex (band)

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. Rex were an English rock band fronted by guitarist, singer and songwriter Marc Bolan. Formed as Tyrannosaurus Rex in 1960s London, the folk rock group's debut album My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows (1968) reached number 15 in the UK.

In the 1970s, they achieved mainstream success as a glam rock band with the hits "Get It On", "Ride a White Swan", "20th Century Boy", "Children of the Revolution", "Hot Love", "Telegram Sam" and "Metal Guru". After waning commercial success in the mid-70s, T. Rex ended in 1977 after Bolan was killed in a car accident.

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DISC 1:
BORN TO BOOGIE
The Motion Picture Soundtrack

1. Intro
2. Jeepster
3. Baby Strange
4. Electric Wind - (poem)
5. Tutti Fruitti - (with Elton John/Ringo Starr)
6. Children Of The Revolution - (with Elton John/Ringo Starr)
7. Look To The Left - (with Ringo Starr)
8. Spaceball Ricochet
9. Some People Like To Rock - (with Ringo Starr)
10. Telegram Sam
11. Some People Like To Roll - (with Ringo Starr)
12. Cosmic Dancer
13. They've Come 'Tis Said
14. Tea Party Medley
15. Union Hall - (poem)
16. Hot Love
17. Get It On
18. Children Of The Revolution - (reprise)
19. BBC Interview With Marc Bolan From Late 1971

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DISC 2:
T. REX IN CONCERT18th March 1972

1. Rosko's Intro - (with Emperor Rosko)
2. Cadilac
3. Jeepster
4. Baby Strange
5. Spaceball Ricochet
6. Girl
7. Cosmic Dancer
8. Telegram Sam
9. Hot Love
10. Get It On
11. Just One More - (with Emperor Rosko)
12. Summertime Blues

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This DVD finally brings together not only the restored BORN TO BOOGIE, but also a multitude of extras, including two live concerts in which Bolan and his associates are at their peak. It’s interesting to contrast the two performances; in the 5:30 show, the acoustic set is much stronger; in the 8:30 show, the electric stuff is sensational, leading off with a rousing version of CADILLAC. The restoration of the image from 16mm is absolutely first rate; most of the footage was rescued, along with the original stereo recordings, from 100s of rusting film cans in Ringo’s garage. Tony Visconti, who worked with Bolan during his key era, did the remastering of the soundtrack, and it’s absolutely remarkable; no distortion, and great presence. There are also interview extras, a long piece on the restoration of the film, outtakes with Elton John and Ringo during a jam session, and much, much more. As someone who saw T Rex three times in the US (at their first Carnegie Hall gig, which was a triumph, though the audience simply didn’t get it; at the Palladium in NYC on 14th street, where Bolan pleaded with the audience to no avail to “get it on,” and finally at a tragic gig at a dump called The Joint in the Woods in New Jersey, shortly before his untimely death), I’ve always felt that Bolan was severely underrated. Now, here’s the proof in 2005 that T Rex, which during its heyday was responsible for 25% of all record sales in the UK (yes, that’s right), was one of the masters. Buy, enjoy, and play loud. The movie itself is something of a mess, with a number of useless fantasy sequences that don’t come off, but the two concerts more than make up for it; this is rock and roll history, and a copy of this should be an essential in every collection.

Now you can show everyone what we’ve known for years!
Finally! Given T-Rex was under-appreciated in the U.S., I’ve always been asked what Marc Bolan and the boys were all about! Now I can simply play this wonderful 2-disk dvd and show everyone. This is the ultimate for any Bolan fan. The production is beuatiful, the sound is fantastic, and you get many additional extras including an excellent look into the restoration process, interviews with producer Tony Visconti and Marc’s son, Rolan.

Filmed by Ringo Starr for Apple Films, the DVD includes the original theatrical release of Born to Boogie, as well as full coverage of the 5:30PM and 8:30PM Wembley Pool concerts. The movie has its moments, the highlight being a splendid run through Children of the Revolution in the studio with Elton John and Ringo sitting in. That version is even better than originally released single. I could do without the rest of the surreal fantasy scenes that interrupt the concert footage, but it reflects the same playful strangeness seen in Magical Mystery Tour. Given both concerts are included in their entirety, you lose nothing even though 3 songs from the 8:30 show don’t make the original movie.

As for the music, it’s absolutely peak T-Rex. As was the norm for 1972, both the early and late shows are 1-hour and have the same set list. Nonetheless, they are markedly different. The 5:30 show is a bit ragged, and Bolan is plagued with microphone problems (he literally has to follow the swaying microphone back and forth while singing Telegram Sam). In addition, Bolan’s guitar is turned too low in the first show and the rest of the band seem a bit stiff. Yet, it still reflects a band at its creative apex (having hit it big with Electric Warrior and completed many tracks for The Slider). The second show is AWESOME and worth the purchase by itself! The band is tight, Marc’s guitar is loud and driving, and the energy exchanged between Bolan and the crowd drives the set forward to increasingly intense musical peaks. I did notice that Tony Visconti (who mixed the DVD) adds some subtle lead guitar lines here and there that are clearly not being played by Marc on stage, but this is not a distraction and there are plenty of true leads played, especially as the late show fires up. The songs are as fresh today as they were in the 1972 days of T-Rexstacy. What’s great is that T-Rex fans get the total live experience they’ve craved for years AND the unfamiliar viewer will finally “get it” and “get it on” with Marc and T-Rex. As an avid fan for over 30 years, I can finally say “I’m satisfied!” You will be too!

BOLANS HOLY GRAIL
Wow..this is awesome!! Currently on vacation here in jolly olde England and just had to buy this DVD !! You will not be disapointed..its the ULTIMATE BOLAN EXPERIENCE !!Whoever put this together deserves a Knighthood..its not just the Born To Boogie movie which has been cleaned up and looks Fab..sounds Fab

.Us Rexers have seen it a million times on poor VHS or Bootleg..Its the Extras that just blow you away…The 5.30 afternoon concert is Bolan at his best..the colors, sound, energy is unbeleivable.Marc was only 24 when he strutted his stuff and boy does he look likes hes having a blast.I forgot how Beautiful Mickey Finn was..its such a shame that they are no longer here..

How this film has rotted in a basement for the last 33 years is a crime.Top Hats off to Rolan, Sanctuary, Martin Barden and” all the cats..you know who you are” for having the balls and passion to bring this out for the masses.It must have cost a fortune to clean up and I hope it sells by the truckload.
I was a Bolan Childe in the 70s and seeing this wonderous 5 hours today brought a tear to my aged eyes..it really was like 1972 again and I hope the star that Marc was/is will still be allowed to shine..big time.

Thanks Ringo for giving your blessing and especially to Rolan who never got the chance to really know his Father…remember Marc made SO many people happy..as he says in the film.”your’e my People”…pass the kleenex.
Sorry to ramble but this is the Bolan Holy Grail..so much to see,feel and just be..there are so many jewels in this crown…BUY it ..darken the room,open the champagne and ROCK On..You will not be sorry ..honest..

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Marc Bolan had the looks, style, and bearing of rock star, and T. Rex: Born To Boogie offers proof positive that he was just that. But comparing yourself to the Beatles doesn’t make it so, even if you get Ringo Starr to produce, direct, and appear in your movie. In terms of the things that matter, like singing, guitar playing, and songwriting, Bolan (who died in 1977) fell a ways short. He was hugely popular for a year or two; he and his band T. Rex loved to rock, and they had some catchy, riff-based hits, like the infectious “Get it On (Bang a Gong),” performed at length here. Still, image, attitude, and lyrics like “I wanna call ya/I wanna ball ya”) can only get you so far, even in the pop music world. That’s not to say that Born To Boogie isn’t good fun, especially some of the 1972 concert sequences filmed (by Ringo himself) at London’s Wembley arena and a couple of studio jams with Starr and Elton John (on the other hand, the lame filler between live tunes is what happens when nagging details like a story or a script matter less than simply having a stoned good time). And what this handsomely packaged two-disc set has in spades, along with fine, painstakingly-restored sound and picture, is bonus features, including extended concert footage and a couple of good documentaries narrated by Bolan’s son, Rolan. It ain’t deep, but if you’re looking for a good time, you’ve come to the right place. –Sam Graham

Rolling Stone Magazine, June 2,2005
Four Stars!

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MARC BOLAN & T. REX: BORN TO BOOGIE 

Información de Descarga
Formato: 2 DVD9
Compresión: Winrar (Sin Compresióm)
Tamaño: 6,01 GB + 7,29 GB
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Cosmic Rock Documentary
Re-Born To Boogie Restoration Feature
T.Rextras Outtakes, Interviews and much more...
Commentary by Tim Van Rellim and Mark Allen



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Relación de aspecto: 16:9
Resolución de imagen original: 720x576 (625/50)
Velocidad de fotogramas: 25.00
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Dolby Digital 5.1
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Duración: 02:14:13 + 03:15:31


DVD1:

Marc Bolan. Born to Boogie. The Motion Picture
01. Opening Titles
02. Jeepster
03. Baby Strange
04. "Electric Wind" (poem)
05. Tutti Frutti (Elton, Ringo & T. Rex)
06. Children Of The Revolution (Elton, Ringo & T. Rex)
07. "Look To The Left" (Marc & Ringo)
08. Spaceball Ricochet
09. "Some People Like To Rock" (Marc & Ringo)
10. Telegram Sam
11. "Some People Like To Roll' (Marc & Ringo)
12. Cosmic Dancer
13. "They've Come, This Said"
14. Tea Party Medley (Marc on acoustic & String Quartet)
15. "Union Hall" (poem)
16. Hot Love
17. Get It On
18. Children Of The Revolution - Reprise
19. BBC interview with Marc Bolan from late 1971

T. Rex In Concert 8.30pm, 18th March 1972, Wembley Evening Concert
01. Rosko's Intro
02. Cadilac
03. Jeepster
04. Baby Strange
05. Spaceball Ricochet
06. Girl
07. Cosmic Dancer
08. Telegram Sam
09. Hot Love
10. Get It On
11. Just One More?
12. Summertime Blues
13. Credits

Born To Boogie Original Theatrical Trailer
Extras

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DVD2:

T. Rex In Concert 5.30pm, 18th March 1972, Wembley Afternoon Concert
01. Rosko's Intro
02. Cadilac
03. Jeepster
04. Baby Strange
05. Spaceball Ricochet
06. Girl
07. Cosmic Dancer
08. Telegram Sam
09. Hot Love
10. Get It On
11. Just One More?
12. Summertime Blues ?????

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MARC BOLAN - Hard rock, glam rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic rock, pop rock - Years active 1965–1977

http://luizwoostock.blogspot.com/2010/05/marc-bolan-hard-rock-glam-rock.html

MARC BOLAN 


Birth name Mark Feld 
Born 30 September 1947(1947-09-30)
Hackney, East London, England 
Died 16 September 1977 (aged 29)
Barnes, London, England 
Genres Hard rock, glam rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic rock, pop rock 
Instruments Guitar, vocals, bass, Moog synthesiser, Percussion 
Years active 1965–1977 
Labels A&M, EMI, Reprise, Mercury      Associated acts T. Rex, John's Children     Notable instruments: Gibson Les Paul 

Marc Bolan, nome artístico de Mark Feld (Londres, 30 de Setembro de 1947 — Londres, 16 de Setembro de 1977) foi um cantor e guitarrista britânico. Ele ficou mundialmente conhecido como o vocalista e guitarrista da banda britânica de glam rock T.Rex. 
Filho de um motorista de caminhão, Bolan cresceu no pós-guerra, Hackney, leste de Londres, no seio de uma família judaica, e mais tarde viveu em Wimbledon, sudoeste de Londres. Ele se apaixonou pelo rock and roll através de músicos como Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Arthur Crudup e Chuck Berry. Ainda em tenra idade tornou-se um Mod, passando a freqüentar bares, cafés e pubs. Ele apareceu em um episódio da série de televisão de Orlando como um figurante Mod. 

Na idade de nove anos, Bolan recebeu de presente sua primeira guitarra e começou uma banda de skiffle, pouco depois, aos quinze anos, ele deixou a escola "por consentimento mútuo" (foi expulso). Entrou para uma agência de modelos, aparecendo em catálogos de roupas para a lojas de moda masculina, como modelo de ternos, e para os recortes de papelão que eram exibidos nas vitrines das lojas. A revista inglesa "TOWN" o caracterizado como um dos primeiros exemplos do movimento Mod em uma sessão de fotos com um par de outros "rostos". 
Marc Feld havia mudado seu nome para Toby Tyler quando conheceu e foi morar com o filho ator Allan Warren, que se tornou seu primeiro agente. Warren viu o potencial de Toby Tyler que passavam horas sentado de pernas cruzadas no chão tocando seu violão. Warren, em seguida, levou-o para o fotógrafo Michael McGrath e encomendou uma série de fotografias, contratou um estúdio de gravação e produziu o primeiro registro de Bolan, uma faixa com a canção "Blowing in the wind" de Bob Dylan. Também uma versão de Betty Everett da canção "You're No Good", que mais tarde foi apresentado à EMI para um teste de audição, mas eles recusaram o então Toby Tyler. Warren mais tarde vendeu o contrato de Marc e suas gravações por £200,00 (duzentas libras) para o seu senhorio, o magnata David Kirch, em troca de três meses de aluguel. Kirch estava muito ocupado com seu império imobiliário para fazer qualquer coisa por Bolan. Um ano depois, a mãe de Marc o empurrou para dentro do escritório de Kirch e gritou com ele dizendo que não tinha feito nada por seu filho. Ela pediu para ele rasgar o contrato e de bom grado, ele rasgou. 

As fitas produzidas durante a sessão de gravação de Toby Tyler desapareceram do pensamento e da mente por mais de vinte e cinco anos até ressurgirem em em 1991 e serem vendidas por cerca de oito mil dólares. Sua eventual libertação em CD em 1993 disponibilizou a primeira gravação conhecida Marc Bolan. 
Depois de mudar o seu nome novamente para Marc Bolan (via Mark Bowland), enquanto na Decca Records, lançou seu primeiro single, "The Wizard". No início de 1967 seu agente Simon Napier Bell o incluiu no grupo John's Children, que alcançou algum sucesso como uma banda ao vivo, mas vendeu poucos registros. A unica música da John's Children escrito por Marc Bolan, "Desdemona", foi proibido pela BBC porque sua letra tinha o verso polêmico "levante sua saia e [deixe] voar". Seu período com a banda foi breve. 
Bolan alegou ter passado tempo com um mago em Paris, que supostamente lhe passou conhecimentos secretos e o pode de levitar. O tempo gasto com ele foi muitas vezes aludido, mas permaneceu "mítico", na realidade, o mago foi provavelmente o ator amerciano Riggs O'Hara, com quem Bolan fez uma viagem a Paris em 1965. Pouco tempo depois, sua composição decolou e ele começou a escrever muitas das neo-canções românticas que iriam aparecer em seu primeiro álbum com o duo de folk rock Tyrannosaurus Rex. 
Electric Warrior, seu sexto álbum de estúdio, é largamente considerado como um dos principais lançamentos do glam rock britânico. Alcançou o número trinta e dois nos EUA, enquanto foi o número um por várias semanas no Reino Unido, tornando-se o álbum mais vendido de 1971. Em 2003, foi classificado com o número 160 na Lista dos 500 melhores álbuns de sempre da Revista Rolling Stone.Após um período de pouca aceitação em meados dos 1970, e o insucesso de critica e venda dos álbuns Tanx e Futuristic Dragon, a banda ressurgiu com o lançamento do disco Dandy in the Underworld de 1977, aclamado pela critica da época. Porém, o final do grupo tornou-se inevitável após a morte de Marc Bolan em um acidente de carro ocorrido em 15 de setembro de 1977.   

Discografia
Como Tyrannosaurus Rex 
My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows (1968) 
Prophets, Seers & Sages – The Angels of the Ages (1968) 
Unicorn (1969) 
A Beard of Stars (1970) 

Como T. Rex 
T. Rex (1970) 
Electric Warrior (1971) 
The Slider (1972) 
Tanx (1973) 
Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow (1974) 
Bolan's Zip Gun (1975) 
Futuristic Dragon (1976) 
Dandy in the Underworld (1977) 

Legado 


Em 1979, Siouxsie and the Banshees lançou um cover "20th Century Boy", como o b-side do single "The Staircase (mistério)". 

Em dezembro de 1980, "Telegram Sam" foi o quarto single lançado pela banda de rock gótico britânico Bauhaus. O lado A é um cover da música T. Rex 's com o mesmo nome. Foi lançado em 7 de formato e de 12 polegadas, este último com "Rosegarden Funeral de Feridas", como uma faixa extra. The Bongos foram o primeiro grupo americano para cobrir uma melodia T. Rex, "Mambo Sun" e entrar nas paradas da Billboard. Desde então, o vocalista Richard Bongos Barone gravou várias outras composições de Bolan, está trabalhando com o produtor Tony Visconti para o seu próximo álbum solo e tem-se produzido faixas para o filho Rolan Bolan Bolan. 
Em 1981, Department S lançou um cover de "Solid Gold Easy Action", como o b-side do single "Is Vic lá?". 
Em 1984, The Replacements lançou um cover de "20th Century Boy" como lado B do single "I Will Dare", que também está incluído na versão de relançamento do álbum Let It Be. Em 1993, Adam Ant (nascido, Stuart Leslie Goddard), a pista coberta ao vivo na edição do disco ao vivo de sua cal Antmusic: The Very Best coleção de Adam Ant. 
Em 1985, o Duran Duran lasca banda Power Station, com Robert Palmer como vocalista, teve uma versão de "Get It On" no Top 40 britânico, a primeira capa de uma canção Bolan para entrar nas paradas após sua morte. Eles também tocaram a música (com Michael Des Barres substituindo Palmer), no concerto Live Aid E.U.. 
Em 1986, os Violent Femmes realizado "Children of the Revolution" em seu terceiro álbum The Blind Leading The Naked, para o qual também gravou um videoclipe. 
Em 1990, Baby Ford fez um cover de "Children of the Revolution" que apareceu no álbum Oooh, O Mundo da Baby Ford. 
Em 1994, Billy Idol usava uma t-shirt reproduzindo a capa do álbum Slider em seu vídeo de apoio popular a música "Speed". Essa foi uma homenagem clara a Marc Bolan, que ajudou a Geração X para subir no início de sua carreira. 
Em 2006, Def Leppard lançou o seu álbum Yeah que contém covers de suas bandas favoritas, enquanto crescia, a primeira música deste álbum é "20th Century Boy". Joe Elliott queria cantar "Metal Guru", enquanto Vivian Campbell queria "Telegram Sam", mas acabam concordando com a "20th Century Boy". Não é a primeira vez que Def Leppard tem cantado uma música T. Rex, existe uma versão ao vivo de Get It On. 
"Children of the Revolution" foi igualmente realizada por Elton John e Pete Doherty no Live 8, 20 anos depois. Bono e Gavin Friday cover "Children of the Revolution" em Moulin Rouge! trilha sonora. 
Em 2000, Naoki Urasawa criado um mangá intitulado "20th Century Boys", que foi inspirado pela canção de Marc Bolan, o "20th Century Boy". O livro é um vencedor de vários prémios, e acaba de ser lançado nos Estados Unidos através da mídia VIZ. 

"20th Century Boy" introduziu uma nova geração de devotos ao trabalho Bolan, em 1991, quando foi apresentado em um comercial de TV jeans Levi's com Brad Pitt, e foi re-lançado, alcançando o Top 20 britânico. A canção foi executada pela banda fictícia The Flaming Creatures (realizado por Placebo, repetiu por Placebo e David Bowie em 1999 durante o BRIT Awards) em 1998 filme Velvet Goldmine. Em cada década desde a sua morte, Bolan colocou uma compilação hits no top 20 álbuns do Reino Unido e impulsiona periódicas nas vendas vêm através versões cover de artistas inspirados por Bolan, incluindo Morrissey e Siouxsie and the Banshees. Da mesma forma, "I Love to Boogie" foi brevemente usada em um anúncio de refrigerante Robinson em 2001, trazendo músicas Bolan para uma nova geração. Mitsubishi também trazia "20th Century Boy" em 2002 um carro comercial, levando Hip-O Records para lançar um CD best-of coleção intitulada 20th Century Boy: The Ultimate Collection. 
Sua música ainda é largamente utilizada em filmes, casos recentes notáveis sendo Breakfast on Pluto, Death Proof, Lords of Dogtown, Billy Elliot, Jarhead, Moulin Rouge!, Herbie: Fully Loaded, quebrando-Up, Hot Fuzz, Click & Escola de Rock . Bolan ainda é citada por muitas bandas guitar-centric como uma influência muito grande (Joy Division / Bernard New Order Sumner disse que o primeiro single que possuía era "Ride a White Swan".) No entanto, ele sempre defendeu que era um poeta que ponha letras de música. As músicas nunca foram tão importantes quanto as palavras. 

Um legado completo menos bem-vindo para sua família e amigos é a linha contínua sobre a sua fortuna. Bolan tinha arranjado um trust discricionário para proteger o seu dinheiro. Sua morte deixou a fortuna fora do alcance das pessoas mais próximas a ele e sua família e os jornalistas tomaram um interesse ativo em investigar a situação, até agora, com resultado pouco mais do que levar a história para uma maior atenção. Um pequeno fundo separado Jersey-based permitiu que seu filho para receber algum rendimento. No entanto, a maior parte da fortuna de Bolan, diversamente estimado entre £ 20 e £ 30 milhões de libras (aproximadamente US $ 38 - $ 57 milhões), mantém-se na confiança. Em 2007, a família Bolan é suposto ter uma casa paga pela confiança e Rolan é suposto receber um subsídio de.
Bolan voltou ao topo das paradas do Reino Unido em 2005, quando o hit remasterizado, ampliado Born to Boogie DVD No. 1 nas paradas Music DVD.
Steve Kilbey - um confesso fã de Marc Bolan e cantor de renome grupo de art-rock australiana The Church - realizado "Bolan's One Inch Rock" no Kilbey Steve Live DVD, lançado em janeiro de 2008. 
Em 2006, foi revelado que o Patrimônio Inglês recusou-se a comissão de uma placa azul para comemorar Bolan, pois ele acreditava ser de "baixa estatura insuficiente ou significado histórico". Há, no entanto, uma placa dedicada à existente na Bolan sua casa de infância, lá colocadas por Hackney Conselho. 

Há também duas placas dedicado a sua memória em Golders Green Crematorium no norte de Londres. O segundo a ser exibido foi colocado lá pelo fã clube oficial de Marc Bolan e outros fãs, em setembro de 2002, para comemorar o 25 º aniversário de sua morte. A inscrição na pedra, que também tem sua imagem, lê «25 anos - a sua luz do amor ainda brilha. Colocado sob a placa não é uma figura de cerâmica adequados de um cisne branco. 
Em 2006, a série de TV Life on Mars, o ator interpreta Marc Bolan, circa 1973, em um bar em Manchester. Tempo de viajar Sam Tyler reconhece ele, tem um momento menino fã, e avisa para ter cuidado de andar em Minis. Na versão americana da série, o personagem é substituída pela de Jim Croce, que morreu mais tarde naquele ano em um acidente de avião, e Sam avisa. No entanto, o T. Rex versão de "Get It On" é jogado no clube de dança de Nova York nessa cena. 
Uma das guitarras Bolan, uma Gibson Flying V, recentemente apareceu na Antiques Roadshow nas mãos de um colecionador particular. O avaliador estimou o valor da guitarra ser de aproximadamente  $ 50.000-60.000. 
A escola é planejado em sua homenagem, a ser construído em Serra Leoa: O Marc Bolan Escola de Música e Cinema.